Is Biblical Archaeology Still Alive?
- 삼육대학교 신학연구소
- 신학과 학문(구 신학리뷰)
- 신학과학문 제26집
- : KCI등재후보
- 2019.08
- 154 - 177 (24 pages)
The idea of ‘biblical’ archaeology is sometimes rejected. The Bible is considered as only literature without any connection with history. Thus it’ s not possible to make any archaeological support to the Bible. This article evaluates this discussion from the perspective of the history of Biblical rchaeology, its goals, challenges and contributions. It presents the discussion on the relationship between Archaeology and Bible and how the presuppositions of the researcher play the main role in the way he/she will evaluate the Scriptures and its connections with the archaeological finding and the Ancient Near East texts. The study shows that Biblical Archaeology is alive and still doing contributions to the Academic world.
Ⅰ. Archaeology and the Bible
Ⅱ. The Historical Development of the Biblical Archaeology
1. Rudimentary
2. Individual Investigation (1836-1865)
3. Investigation by Society (1865-1890)
4. Tell Excavation (1890-1914)
5. Systematic Archaeology (1918-1940)
6. Epistemological Discussions (1967-1986)
7. Minimalists and Maximalists (1986-today)
8. Some Conclusions
Ⅲ. Challenges of Biblical Archaeology Today
1. External Challenges
1) Costs
2) Publication of Reports
3) Political Situation in the Middle East
2 Internal Challenges
1) The Concept of “Biblical Archaeology”
2) The Controversy between History and Science
3) Extremism and Counterfeits
3. Some Conclusions
Ⅳ. General Contributions of the Biblical Archaeology
Ⅴ. The Aim of Biblical Archaeology
Ⅵ. Final Conclusion